Coop under construction ~ Anything I should be thinking about?

[SRC]

Looking fantastic. I'm doing my homework now. I want to have two areas in my coop. 1 for the chickens and another for feed,supplies, incubator/brooder. It'd be great to have everything in one place.

 

[TWick]

Thanks for the pop door advice @rosemarythyme & @Sefirothe I’m sure my team can move that door up a bit.

I’m designing a coop somewhat similar, attached to a pole barn that I am going to have built, so I’ve been reading through your thread on designing your coop. So how high off the floor of the coop will the pop door be? Do you need to have “steps” or a ramp for them to climb up to the opening?

 

[MagistraTn]

I’m designing a coop somewhat similar, attached to a pole barn that I am going to have built, so I’ve been reading through your thread on designing your coop. So how high off the floor of the coop will the pop door be? Do you need to have “steps” or a ramp for them to climb up to the opening?

My guys did adjust the door. It’s now about…10-12” and we put a concrete block outside as a step. May upgrade it at some point.

One thing I didn’t take into consideration has been the wind. My garden is still under construction on the windward side of the run, so hopefully some structures, fencing and bushy rosemary plants will help. I’ve had to red neck it again with feed bags and plastic sheeting

 

[rosemarythyme]

I’m designing a coop somewhat similar, attached to a pole barn that I am going to have built, so I’ve been reading through your thread on designing your coop. So how high off the floor of the coop will the pop door be? Do you need to have “steps” or a ramp for them to climb up to the opening?

From the inside mine is 6-8" above floor level so no issues with bedding staying inside.

This is what mine looks like from outside. My coop is slightly elevated due to ground water. The top step probably really isn't necessary for all adults but when I have chicks having more levels (which is what the bricks are for) helps.